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Prime Minister's Office
India-UAE Virtual Summit
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a Virtual Summit earlier today. Both leaders expressed deep satisfaction at the continuous growth in bilateral relations in all sectors.
Hon'ble Prime Minister and His Highness the Crown Prince issued a Joint Vision Statement "Advancing the India and UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: New Frontiers, New Milestone". The Statement establishes a roadmap for a future-oriented partnership between India and UAE and identifies focus areas and outcomes. The shared objective is to promote new trade, investment and innovation dynamic in diverse sectors, including economy, energy, climate action, emerging technologies, skills and education, food security, healthcare and defence and security.
A major highlight of the Virtual Summit was the signing and exchange of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement  by Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and Minister of Economy of UAE, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri in the virtual presence of the two Leaders. The Agreement will provide significant benefits to Indian and UAE businesses, including enhanced market access and reduced tariffs. It is expected that the CEPA will lead to increase in bilateral trade from the current USD 60 bn to USD 100 bn in the next 5 years.
The two Leaders also released Joint Commemorative Stamp on the occasion of 75th anniversary of India's independence and 50th year of UAE's foundation. Two MOUs signed between Indian and UAE entities were also announced during the Summit. These are, MOU between APEDA and DP World & Al Dahra on Food Security Corridor Initiative and MOU between India's Gift City and Abu Dhabi Global Market on cooperation in financial projects and services. Two other MOUs - one on cooperation in Climate Action and the other on Education have also been agreed between the two sides.
Prime Minister thanked His Highness Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi for taking care of the Indian community during Covid pandemic. He also invited him to pay an early visit to India.
Ministry of Textiles
Eight approved laboratories are now testing prototype samples of PPE Coveralls required for protection from COVID-19; All these laboratories have been accredited by NABL
The tests are conducted conforming with the technical requirements issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India; Detailed procedure for issue of Unique Certification Code  for each passed prototype sample of the PPE Coveralls has been issued by Ministry of Textiles
Details of all UCC Certificates are available on the official websites of DRDO, OFB and SITRA
Eight laboratories have now been approved for testing of PPE Coveralls required for protection from COVID-19. These are –  South India Textiles Research Association , Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu  DRDO-INMAS, New Delhi,  Heavy Vehicle Factory, Avadi, Chennai  Small Arms Factory, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh  Ordnance Factory, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh  Ordnance Factory, Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh  Ordnance Factory, Ambernath, Maharashtra  Metal & Steel Factory, Ishapore, West Bengal. All these laboratories have been accredited by NABL.
The tests are conducted conforming with the technical requirements issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India on 2nd March 2020. On 6th April 2020 Ministry of Textiles further issued detailed procedure for issue of Unique Certification Code  for each passed prototype sample from the manufacturers of the PPE Coveralls. These procedures have been further rationalized by the Ministry of Textiles on 22nd April 2020.
The Unique Certification Code  refers to each prototype sample submitted by the manufacturer, and is required to be embossed on each manufactured Coverall along with the name of the manufacturer, date of manufacture and name of the client. This procedure has been fully implemented in respect of procurement by M/s HLL Lifecare Limited, which is the procurement agency for the hospitals and healthcare organisations under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
The manufacturers are also required to submit an affidavit along with their submitted sample, stating details of their manufacturing unit, GSTIN number, company registration number, Udyog Aadhar number or DIC registration number and other relevant details. They are also required to declare that they are textile manufacturers and not traders. The affidavit is to form a part of the UCC Certificate.
Details of all UCC Certificates are available on the official websites of DRDO, OFB  and SITRA, for verification by the public.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Neeraj Chopra for winning the Diamond League Trophy
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Neeraj Chopra for scripting history yet again by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Trophy.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 for scripting history yet again by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Trophy. He has demonstrated great dedication and consistency. His repeated successes show the great strides Indian athletics is making."
Ministry of Power
Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy visits NHPC Dulhasti Power Station
Shri R.K. Singh, Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy visited the Dam Complex of Dulhasti Power Station. Shri S. K. G. Rahate, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India, Shri RohitKansal, Principal Secretary, PDD, J&K and Shri A.K. Singh, CMD, NHPC also visited the station with him.
Shri R. K. Singh and other dignitaries were welcomed by Shri Nirmal Singh, General Manager , Dulhasti Power Station with bouquet on their arrival at the dam premises. Thereafter, all the dignitaries were accorded a grand welcome by other senior officers and employees of Dulhasti Power Station. Hon’ble Minister was accorded ceremonial Guard of Honor by Central Industrial Security Force personnel.
On this occasion, the Minister inspected the dam complex and took stock of the operation of the power station. Shri Nirmal Singh, General Manager , Dulhasti Power Station explained about the power station operation in detail to the Minister.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
209.67 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
26,58,755 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 99,879
Active cases stand at 0.23%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.59%
12,783 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,37,12,218
11,539 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
88.24 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,07,680 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Defence
PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF AIR FORCE CENTRAL ACCOUNTS OFFICE LAUNCH OF SPECIAL DAY COVER BY THE CAS
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff  visited Air Force Central Accounts Office  on 09 Aug 21 to commemorate its Platinum Jubilee year. To mark the occasion, a ‘Special Day Cover’ was released in coordination with Army Postal Service.
AFCAO, the apex accounting office of the Indian Air Force is responsible for centralised disbursement of Pay and Allowances of all ranks of IAF besides maintaining their Ledger Accounts, Provident Fund Accounts and release of other benefits till retirement.
AFCAO has its origins as the ‘Royal Accts Base’ and was formed in 1945 at Bombay. It moved to Madras in 1946 and thereafter to New Delhi in 1947.
AFCAO has been at the forefront of adapting new technologies and has been consistently enhancing the morale of Air Force Personnel through prompt accounting solutions, in turn strengthening the operational capability of the Indian Air Force.
For its excellent contribution in “Ops Support Role” during the year 2020, AFCAO has been commended by the ‘Chief of the Air Staff-Unit Citation’.
Ministry of Finance
Centre releases Rs. 17,000 crore of GST compensation to States/UTs
The Central Government released an amount of Rs. 17,000 crore to States/UTs on 24.11.2022 towards the balance GST compensation for the period April to June, 2022 . The total amount of compensation released to the States/UTs so far, including the aforesaid amount, during the year 2022-23 is Rs.1,15,662 crore.
This is despite the fact that total Cess collection till October, 2022 is only Rs.72,147 crore and the balance of Rs. 43,515 crore is being released by the Centre from its own resources. With this release, the Centre has released, in advance, the entire amount of Cess estimated to be collected this year till March-end available for payment of compensation to States. This decision was taken to assist the States in managing their resources and ensuring that their programmes especially the expenditure on capital is carried out successfully during the financial year.
Even in May this year, the Central Government had released Rs. 86,912 crore as provisional GST compensation to States for the period Feb-May’2022 despite the fact that there was only about Rs. 25,000 crore in the GST Compensation Fund, by making arrangement of funds of around Rs. 62,000 crore from its own resources.
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Name of the State/UT
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Andhra Pradesh
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682
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Assam
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192
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Bihar
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91
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Chhattisgarh
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500
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Delhi
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1,200
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Goa
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119
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Gujarat
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856
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Haryana
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622
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Himachal Pradesh
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226
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Jammu and Kashmir
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208
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Jharkhand
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338
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Karnataka
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1,915
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Kerala
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773
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Madhya Pradesh
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722
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Maharashtra
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2,081
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Odisha
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524
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Puducherry
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73
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Punjab
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984
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Rajasthan
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806
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Tamil Nadu
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1,188
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Telangana
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542
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Uttar Pradesh
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1,202
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Uttarakhand
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342
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West Bengal
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814
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Total
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17,000
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of former Union Minister, Shri Digvijaysinh Zala
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of former Union Minister, Shri Digvijaysinh Zala.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Anguished by the demise of former Union Minister, Shri Digvijaysinh Zala Ji. He played an active role in Gujarat and national politics. He will be remembered for his community service and passion towards the environment. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Communications
Discussions For Giving Final Shape To 5g Spectrum Auction
A Committee of Secretaries  including Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Department of Space, discussed spectrum allocation among various user Ministries/Departments in the context of spectrum needs of emerging technologies/users  and recommended the spectrum allocation in relevant key bands. Accordingly, Department of Telecommunications sent a reference to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  on 13.09.2021, seeking recommendations on auction of spectrum in frequency bands identified for International Mobile Telecommunications /5G.
Government has planned to conduct auction of 5G in year 2022.
Telecom Service Providers  are conducting 5G trials in Delhi, Mumbai, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Gurgaon, Gandhinagar, Chandigarh, Pune and Varanasi including urban, semi-urban and rural areas. It is prerogative of TSPs to launch 5G service in different cities as per their business/network plans.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Department of Space
Union Minister Dr Jitendra says, ISRO will develop “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh”
The project encompasses spatial database generation  using remote sensing, geospatial techniques and the development of a Geo-portal for hosting this database
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today informed that Government of UT – Ladakh has approached the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing , a unit of Indian Space Research Organisation  for developing “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh”.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the project encompasses spatial database generation  using remote sensing, geospatial techniques and the development of a Geo-portal for hosting this database.
The project also aims towards training of UT-Ladakh officials on Geospatial techniques and applications. Portal provides geospatial data visualization and analytics for UT-Ladakh, consisting of Spatial viewer, Carbon Neutrality, Geospatial utlility mapping and Geo-Tourism. An MoU was also signed between IIRS  and UT-Ladakh Administration on January 1, 2022 towards carrying out the above work.
The potential of space technology could be used for generating the spatial database on time series snow cover, fresh water availability, sites for renewable energy potential , availability of alpine pastures/grazing lands for natural resource management and change assessment at periodic interval.
Presently, ISRO is setting up an optical tele-scope at Hanle for tracking spacecraft and space objects.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
NIPERs Guwahati, Hyderabad and S.A.S. Nagar  introduce a new M.Tech. programme in Medical Devices with online registration commencing on 22nd October, 2020
Medical devices are an emerging field of science catering to the surging medical needs globally. To maintain the constant need, improvisation and development of new technologies, there is an increased demand for trained people in this upcoming field. To produce trained professionals, three NIPERs viz., Guwahati, Hyderabad and S.A.S. Nagar  have introduced a new M.Tech. programme in Medical Devices.
The course is designed to contain topics related to biology, chemistry, mathematics, clinical science and engineering which are essential for developing Medical Devices. The course will also contain one-year project work aimed at developing prototypes of various Medical Devices. For getting admission into this programme, the minimum eligibility criteria for candidates will be B.Pharma/Pharm D/M.Sc/B.Tech/BE/M.B.B.S/BDS/B.V.Sc.
The batch size of the course will be 10 students per year in each offering NIPERs .
The programme offers students with an access to career options, such as research & development personnel in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical device industry and initiating start-up companies in various sectors of Medical Devices.
Important dates:-
Date of commencement of online registrations - 22nd October, 2020
Last date for online registration - 15th November, 2020
Online NIPER Joint Entrance Examination - 4th December, 2020
For complete details, please visit our website:-
Website: http://www.niperhyd.ac.in
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates medal winners in Commonwealth Games
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated medal winners in Commonwealth Games.
Congratulating the weightlifters, the Prime Minister said, "Proud of Ragala Venkat Rahul for the Gold. I am sure the exceptional success of our weightlifters will motivate more youngsters to pursue weightlifting.
India congratulates Punam Yadav for winning the Gold Medal in the 69 Kg women’s weightlifting event. Her dedication towards weightlifting is truly admirable."
Congratulating the shooters, the Prime Minister said, "Our shooters are distinguishing themselves at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Manu Bhaker continues her stupendous form and bags a Gold in the women’s 10m Air Pistol event. Congratulations to her.
Delighted that Heena Sidhu won the Silver in the women's 10m Air Pistol event. Congratulations to her and best wishes for her future endeavours.
The promising shooter Ravi Kumar has won the Bronze in the men's 10m Air Rifle event. Every Indian takes pride in his accomplishment. This young shooter has made a rich contribution towards sports."
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Facial Recognition Technology
The policies of the Government are aimed at ensuring an Open, Safe and Trusted and Accountable Internet for its users. With the expansion of the Internet, more and more Indians coming online, there is an increase in the facial recognition of biometric information, including information generated for purposes for facial recognition technology.
Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 provides that a body corporate which possesses or deals or handles any sensitive personal data or information in a computer resource owned or controlled or operated by it is liable to compensate an affected person for causing wrongful loss or wrongful gain to any person due to negligence in implementing and maintaining reasonable security practices and procedures. Government, in exercise of its powers under the said section, has prescribed the rules regarding sensitive personal data or information as well as the reasonable security practices and procedures to be complied with. As per these, sensitive personal data or information includes biometric information, and biometrics include technologies that measure and analyse facial patterns. The reasonable security practices and procedure includeimplementation of the international standard IS/ISO/IEC 27001 or Government-approved codes of best practices for data protection, and a comprehensive documented information security programme and information security policies that contain managerial, technical, operational and physical security control measures that are commensurate with the information assets being protected with the nature of business. Thus, law to regulate facial recognition technology and manage data related to such technology is in place.
Further, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has prepared a draft Bill, titled the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 and has invited feedback from the public as part of its public consultation exercise.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Capturing the voice of the unreached in S&T policy formulation
Community Radio plays its part for the formulation of a science and technology policy
For the first time, India is recording the voice of the voiceless through community radio for the formulation of a science and technology policy.
The process of formulation of Science Technology and Innovation Policy -2020 has been initiated by the Department of Science and Technology  along with the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor , Government of India focusing on decentralization of policy design by making it a bottom-up and inclusive process.
The policy formulation process, based on four interlinked tracks covering cover nearly 15,000 stakeholders, also involves inclusion of inputs through community radio. Accordingly, National Council for Science and Technology Communication , DST, has devised a unique way to capture the inputs of people for S&T through involvement of Community Radio Stations . Out of 291 Community Radio Stations  across the country, 25 CRS has been identified based on regional diversity, gender, and outreach capability. The process is being implemented through Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia  for capacity building and handholding.
Audio content on the policy developed by DST is being broadcast in 13 Indian languages along with an interesting jingle through identified CRS from 1st August 2020, and this broadcast will continue till 30th September 2020. The data from these stations will be collected in several formats for inclusion in STIP 2020. Focus Group Discussion  with the community representatives have already started.
This policy aims to realign priorities of the STI ecosystem as per the need of diverse scientific sectors, and the people-centric approach thus would align it with the changing aspirations of society for holistic socio-economic development of the nation. A participatory model with four interconnected tracks has been adopted to formulate this policy to capture the fundamental ethos of participatory democracy.
“The policy on science, technology, and innovation would greatly gain by the insights from the grass-roots in identification of the relevant problems and the processes required for effectively addressing them,” said Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Shri Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari appointed to perform duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court
President of India, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 26th June, 2021, consequent upon the retirement of Shri Justice Sanjay Yadav, Chief Justice, Allahabad High Court. A notification in this regard was issued by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice today.
Shri Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari, B.Com. LLB, was enrolled as an Advocate on 29thMay, 1983. He practiced in the Rajasthan High Court, Central Administrative Tribunal, Supreme Court in Constitutional, Civil, Service, Labour, Criminal and Arbitration matters and specialized in Constitutional, Service, Labour & Arbitration matters. He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Rajasthan High Court on July 5, 2007 and as Permanent Judge on November 4, 2008. He was transferred to Allahabad High Court on 15.03.2019.
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Ministry of Defence
Commissioning Ceremony of III Batch BSc  Nursing College of Nursing, Army Hospital  Delhi Cantt
Commissioning ceremony of the 3rd Batch of B Sc  Nursing, College of Nursing was held today at Ayurvigyan Auditorium, Army Hospital Delhi Cantt.
Commandant, AHLt Gen Joy Chatterjee was the chief guest for the ceremony. The chief guest, in his address congratulated the newly commissioned Nursing Officers and their parents, though they were not present due to pandemic. He urged the newly commissioned nursing officers to nurture the ethics of MNS and uplift the tradition of service. He advised the young lieutenants to keep abreast with the latest developments in the field of medicine and nursing as well as to provide care with compassion and dedication to the patients under their care. The General Officer emphasized the role of frontline COVID warriors during this difficult time faced by the country.
Addl Director General of Military Nursing Service Maj Gen Sonali Ghosal, administered oath to the newly Commissioned Nursing Officers. Principal Matron, Army hospital  Maj Gen SmitaDevrani, welcomed the dignitaries.Principal College of Nursing Col Rekha Bhattacharya, presented the batch report.
During the ceremony, 29 young nursing cadets were commissioned as Lieutenants into Military Nursing Service and would be posted to various Armed Forces Hospitals.
Lt Anju Yadav was awarded silver medal for securing first in merit and Lt Spriha Jana received silver medal for securing second position in Delhi University final Examination. Lt Shabnam Chandel was adjudged the best student clinical nurse. Lt Shalu Sharma was the best all- rounder of the batch .
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